Manager Of The Month - August

The Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Manager of the Month winners for August have been announced.

In the Premier Division, Andy Preece of Northwich Victoria has received the accolade after leading his side to the only unbeaten record in the division. Vics won four out of their five games in August, putting them third in the division after the opening month of the season.

John Flanagan of Curzon Ashton has picked up the award for First Division North, with his side posessing the only 100% win record in the three divisions. Flannagan's men have conceeded just two goals in thier six games so far, scoring 14 in the process.

In First Division South, Ally Pickering of New Mills receives the August award. The Millers are also unbeaten in the month, winning four games and drawing two after winning promotion to Step Four last season.

All three managers will receive a suitably inscribed certificate and two personalised items from the Errea benchware range. Mr Flannagan will receive his award at his team's match against Salford City on Saturday 10th September, while Mr Preece and Mr Pickering will receive theirs at their matches on Tuesday 13th Setember against Chasetown and Market Drayton Town respectively.